Spencer Boldman Quotes

People say that they like the characters that they believe that I am. But, I don't as much. I like the characters that I believe that I am not. Like my role on 'Law and Order.' That character unnerved people. And I loved every second of it. I want to continue growing as an actress. There are ways that I can reach quicker, or deeper, with acting.

As an actor, you don't want to play a one-dimensional character.

You never know the depth of an actor.

I was blown away watching Michael Keaton act because he was such a maniacal, evil person on set. He takes on a totally different life, and it was so amazing to watch him work.

None of the characters I've played are really like me. That would be boring. That wouldn't be acting.

I do think that good actors can do any part. It doesn't mean that they are the best ones to do it.

I think the 'Lethal Weapon' movies contain my favorite performances. It sounds really crummy, I know, but although the work doesn't look hard, it's difficult to create 'effortless' on screen.

It's true I have a hard time with the notion of creating a character. And I feel it's a limit. I'm always really impressed by actors who are able to construct a character, like Johnny Depp.

Actors are always looking for actor-proof parts. A part so good you can't screw it up!

Part of my strength as an actor comes from what I've learned all these years: when you play a villain, you try to get the light touches; when you play a hero, you try to get in some of the warts.

Some actors are brilliant character guys. They submerge.

Andy Serkis is one of the best actors I have ever worked with. He might be the best actor I have ever worked with.

The audience basically likes complex characters, and bringing out the complexities is the actor's job. The audience doesn't have the script, the actor does.

It does not mean that in the process of a small screen, I do small acting, or if I do a big screen project, I do big acting. For the actor, it does not matter.

It's down to the actors to show the writers the potential of the character.

I think you end up writing things you like. I like seeing actors playing two different parts at the same time. I think it's interesting. It kind of shows you two sides of a person.

Regardless of the success of a drama or film, I will be satisfied if viewers say that my acting has progressed and has gained more depth.

I'm always drawn towards the darker stuff, because I think it's just a lot more interesting. But it's also good fun doing the comedy, and I think that's why 'Misfits' has been great in that way, as you get a really good balance. I think it's best to try and do everything as an actor, really.

As an actor, I'm constantly striving to find the darkness in the lighter characters and the lightness in the darker characters.

You can't really judge characters, because that's when it gets really hard to play them.

Good acting comes from finding the essence of a character.

I had to focus and create a character in Bagger Vance, not just do my 'Will Smith' thing and get paid.

For me, I'm always looking for the opportunity for a character that challenges me and lets me play two for the price of one.

Good actors, you always know what they're thinking. That's why they're good actors.

The goal is always just trying to stretch yourself as an actor.